Geneva jumps up and Aurora Christian enters the rankings, while Plano’s Waleed Johnson and East Aurora’s Arnold Walker are the players of the week.
Top 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Batavia 8-1 (1)
Ryan Boe, Bulldogs blast Glenbard North 41-7, draw Brother Rice in first round of playoffs.
2. Geneva 7-2 (4)
Nate Stempowski clinches 20-10 victory at St. Charles North with TD pass on fourth down.
3. South Elgin 8-1 (3)
Storm rout Streamwood 64-11, secures first-round home playoff game against Lane Tech.
4. Yorkville 6-3 (5)
Dominic Recchia’s two clutch field goals lift Foxes to 13-10 win, conference title.
5. St. Charles North 6-3 (2)
Ethan Plumb passes for 242 yards in North Stars’ 20-10 loss to Geneva.
6. Kaneland 6-3 (6)
Senior quarterback Troyer Carlson returns from injury, leads Knights to 49-21 win.
7. Oswego 6-3 (7)
Panthers ice return to playoffs with 16-0 shutout of crosstown rival Oswego East.
8. East Aurora 6-3 (8)
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Amado Martinez throws two TD passes at Tomcats end long playoff drought.
9. Jacobs 6-3 (9)
Tyvon Boddie runs for four TDs, 42-20 win over Crystal Lake South clinches playoff berth.
10. Aurora Christian 7-2 (NR)
Eagles’ 36-7 win over playoff qualifier Chicago Christian clinches home playoff game.
Offensive Player of the Week
Senior running back Waleed Johnson totals 240 yards and four touchdowns on 15 carries to lift Plano to a 48-21 win over Marengo and into the Class 4A playoffs with a 5-4 record.
Defensive Player of the Week
Senior defensive end Arnold Walker tallies three sacks and blocked a punt in the first half of East Aurora’s 54-20 win over Fenton as Tomcats clinch program’s first playoff berth since 1982.